15-14 Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Observation Report

At the request of the Commander, CJTF Horn of Africa (HOA), the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) planned and conducted a collection with key members of the CJTF staff from 31 Oct 14 to 7 Nov 14. This report focuses on the following areas and reflects the lessons and best practices in the CJTF at the time of collection: Mission Command, CJTF Sourcing and Manning, CJTF-HOA Staff Reorganization, Fusion Action Cells (FAC), Information Sharing with Partner Nations, Foreign Liaison Officers, Relationships and Enabling United Action Partners, SOF and GPF Interdependence, Staff Judge Advocate, Regionally Aligned Force (RAF), Counter IED, East African Response Force (EARF), and Civil Affairs